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Scott Braun, JJ Cooper & Ben Badler discuss the state of a broken MLB international signing system. Ben explains the current situation -- where teams are often agreeing to deals with players as young as 12 and 13 years old -- and why things haven't changed. The guys also discuss...Ways to fix itWhether we're headed toward an international draft The next wave of international prospectsAn early look at MiLB Player of the YearHow the Angels can better develop prospectsLike the show? Stream it every Tuesday at 3 p.m. ET on our YouTube channel. We'll also have a special show this Friday at 3 p.m. ET ahead of the NCAA Tournament selection show. Our Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICASupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Talent doesn't discriminate and that's a truth that bothers a lot of people, particularly in the youth baseball space. Geoff and Matt dive into the topic, discussing different combinations or talent, attitude and motivation. It's often not the hardest worker on the field. Our Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICASupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Carlos and Peter are joined by Geoff Pontes to discuss Baseball America’s second staff draft of the 2024 season. The trio talk through each of their picks and give their thoughts on how the draft is shaping up as we near the end of the college baseball season. —Time Stamps(4:00) Top of the board(6:00) Hagen Smith vs. Chase Burns(13:00) How Trey Yesavage stacks up with the top arms(15:00) A wide-open draft board after pick 11(19:00) James Tibbs III trending up(25:00) Slade Caldwell’s well-rounded profile(28:00) Power bats with hit tool questions in the 20s(33:00) A mini run of high school righthanders (37:00) Ryan Waldschmidt a sleeper stud to know(43:00) Tommy White not in the first?(50:00) Closing thoughts on the draft, picks we liked, players we are surprised weren’t takenOur Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out eBay Auto: www.ebay.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Ou

Teddy Cahill and Peter Flaherty break down the conference title races and NCAA Tournament implications in every major conference going into the final weekend of college baseball's regular season. They start with the ACC, where half the league is in the mix to host regionals. Things are more settled in the Big 12, but the conference standings are jumbled at the top of the Big Ten. In the Pac-12, there's a title showdown between Arizona and Oregon State in Tucson. There's plenty on the line in the SEC, as Kentucky enters the weekend with a one-game lead in the standings.Time Stamps(2:00) Ivy League and Patriot League Tournament predictions(7:00) UNC has all but clinched the ACC title(12:00) NC State hosts Wake Forest in a critical series for the host race(16:20) Oklahoma won its first Big 12 title(24:00) Which Big 12 team will go the farthest in the NCAA Tournament?(31:10) Ad break(31:15) The top of the Big Ten standings are a jumble(38:15) The Pac-12 title comes down to Oregon State at Arizona(43:0

Paul Skenes' debut was a blast, right? Today's Hot Sheet show dives into Skenes' first big league start, and also zooms out to assess how the Pirates have fared on the player development side in recent years. Pittsburgh has enjoyed some recent wins on the pitching side, especially with Jared Jones, but has struggled to get the most out of some high-profile bats so far. The crew also discusses...Whether they'd take Skenes or Jones over the next 10 yearsWhat's going on with Termarr Johnson & Henry Davis?90th percentile exit velocity standoutsWyatt Langford's impressive bat speedEnjoy the show? You can subscribe and watch every week on our YouTube channel at 3 p.m. ET. Our Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out eBay Auto: www.ebay.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week on the Baseball America Fantasy Podcast, hosts Dylan White and Geoff Pontes run through the week of news, injury updates and the stories impacting fantasy baseball before diving into this week's Roboscout update.Time Stamps(0-2:00) Open(2:00-4:00) Friedl(4:00-6:00) Bryan Woo(6:00 -12:00) Kjerstad and the next Orioles player up(12:00 - 16:00) Evan Carter injury(16:00-18:00) Jasson Domiguez (18:00 - 20:00) Austin Riley (20:00 - 22:30) Jung Hoo Lee injury (22:30 - 24:00) Joendry VargasBreak(24:00-38:00) Roboscout DiscussionOur Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out eBay Auto: www.ebay.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

After a Carlos-caused week-long hiatus, the draft team gets back on the podcast to talk about the state of the 1-1 race in the 2024 class. Peter makes his best case for Oregon State second baseman Travis Bazzana as most of the draft world falls further in love with Charlie Condon—but is Bazzana 1-1 as hot a take as you think?The two dig into their numbers a bit more and explore Condon’s unusual home/road splits and also get into a conversation about the importance of makeup. Peter wonders if Texas A&M outfielder Braden Montgomery would have a 1-1 case in any other year and the two then talk about whether or not Montgomery should keep switch hitting at the next level. After the top-of-the-class conversation dies down, the two move into a discussion about other players making moves (and not always up) on the draft board including Kentucky outfielder Ryan Waldschmidt, Bucknell third baseman Sean Keys, Austin Peay infielder and outfielder Jon Jon Gazdar, TCU shortstop Anthony Silva and Texas A&M lefthande

The 90th Percentile returns with Geoff and Matt diving into the topic of amateur collectibles and the new rules in the name, image and likeness environment. With Britt Ghiroli's recent article on The Athletic discussing Perfect Game's recent merchandising deal with Fanatics, it's a hot topic of discussion.We discuss the economics of the merchandise industry, the history of amateur players signing merchandise agreements and its evolution over the last decade-plus. We also touch on the supply and demand of autographed merchandise.Our Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out eBay Auto: www.ebay.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Teddy Cahill and Peter Flaherty break down all the college baseball action from around the country before week 13 of the season. They start with a busy week in the SEC. Tennessee rose to No. 1 in the Top 25 after winning a series at Florida, while Texas A&M slipped after getting upset at LSU. Kentucky, meanwhile, remains in first place in the conference standings following a big series win against Arkansas. They also examine the Big 12, where Oklahoma appears to be on its way to a historic conference title, and the Big Ten, where the conference race is as jumbled as ever. They also answer the question of which ACC team will advance the furthest in the NCAA Tournament.(1:15) Kentucky's big weekend(14:00) Tennessee took down Florida(21:30) LSU upset Texas A&M(29:30) Tennessee and Vanderbilt meet in a rivalry series(34:30) Georgia on the rise(39:35) Ad break(40:00) Oklahoma in the Big 12 driver's seat(45:00) Texas took down Oklahoma State(52:00) Which ACC team will advance the farthest in the NCA

The Pirates announced today that Paul Skenes will make his MLB debut on Saturday against the Cubs. In this prospect profile, Scott Braun, JJ Cooper and Geoff Pontes take a look at Paul Skenes, pitching prospect for the Pirates and the top draft pick in the 2023 MLB Draft. With a high-octane fastball that regularly passes triple digits, will he be one of MLB's best arms the moment he steps on the field?Our Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out eBay Auto: www.ebay.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Let's talk Top 100 MLB prospects. Today's show dives into the biggest risers and fallers from our most recent May update. The guys were also uninspired by the Marlins return in the Luis Arráez trade, discuss the Padres farm system, then close with an update on Charlie Condon's incredible college season at Georgia. Key discussions include...James Wood vs. Dylan Crews Jared Jones' riseA Cubs prospect who makes a huge surgeChristian Scott's debutCam Collier's impressive startRicky Tiedemann concernsScuffling Braves armsEnjoy the show? You can stream it every Tuesday at 3 p.m. ET on our YouTube channel. Our Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out eBay Auto: www.ebay.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

With one month in the books, there's plenty of information to dig into, as hosts Geoff Pontes and Dylan White cover 10 prospects with standout statcast data in the early part of the season. They each go over five players and provide some insights that can be used in both shallow and deep dynasty leagues.Our Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out eBay Auto: www.ebay.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Teddy Cahill and Peter Flaherty break down all the college baseball action from around the country before week 12 of the season. They start with South Carolina's upset of Kentucky last weekend and Mississippi State's big win at Vanderbilt. They examine the fallout of Florida State's series win at Duke, as well as Oregon State's rivalry series win against Oregon. In another rivalry series, Texas took down Oklahoma. They break down what that meant for the Longhorns, Sooners and Big 12 title race. Finally, they preview this weekend's rivalry series between Indiana and Purdue, a battle for first place in the Big Ten.Time Stamps1:45: South Carolina upsets Kentucky9:30: Where the Wildcats stand in the NCAA Tournament picture17:30: Arkansas' Peyton Holt's web gem20:30: Mississippi State takes down Vanderbilt29:30: Charlie Condon's home run chase and the Golden Spikes race36:30: Ad break36:35: Florida State beats Duke49: Notre Dame upsets Wake Forest53: Oregon State beats Oregon59:15:

Scott Braun, JJ Cooper, Geoff Pontes and Ben Badler discuss the latest Prospect Profile spotlighting Colorado Rockies No. 4 prospect Jordan Beck's promotion. Iowa Hawkeyes ace Brody Brecht is ascending into first-round consideration given his recent pitching performances. Plus, pro prospects that pop as April concludes and which pitchers' stuff sticks out after the first month?Our Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out eBay Auto: www.ebay.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Rockies have promoted former first-round draft pick Jordan Beck who will join the Colorado outfield after posting a .999 OPS in the minor leagues in 2024.Our Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out eBay Auto: www.ebay.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

According to a report from Jon Morosi, the Brewers are set to call prospect Tyler Black to the big leagues. Black currently ranks No. 73 on the Top 100 and earns high marks for his hittability and speed, though his ultimate defensive home is questionable and his power might only be fringe-average once he reaches his peak. The 23-year-old lefty swinger has five home runs this season at Triple-A Nashville.Our Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out eBay Auto: www.ebay.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week on the Baseball America Fantasy Podcast hosts Geoff Pontes and Dylan White cover some of the news of the last week to open before diving into a five round waiver wire draft. What's a waiver wire draft? Simple, Dylan and Geoff choose from all players with 10% or lower ownership on Fantrax and pick the best players from that group. It's a great exercise to introduce you to ten under-rostered players you should be looking to add. Our Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out eBay Auto: www.ebay.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Everyone is talking velocity and the injury epidemic, but on this week's episode we ask, "What's the alternative?" To discuss this far-reaching topic, we invited two friends of the show and high-level coaches to join us. First, old friend Matt Pierce of Kinkaid Baseball and then first-time guest and legendary Juco coach Mike Robbins of New Mexico JC. Mike shares insight into the recruiting process and the different philosophies he's implemented over the years. He identifies what works and what doesn't.Our Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out eBay Auto: www.ebay.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The recent run of significant elbow injuries among prominent MLB starters has everyone including us thinking and talking about pitching injuries. On today's podcast, JJ Cooper is joined by Alan Jaeger and Randy Sullivan, two experts who have worked with hundreds of pitchers, to talk about injury prevention as well as their free return to throwing program they have released that proposes a different way to return to throwing after Tommy John surgery. The return to throwing manual is available here.00:00 What are Alan Jaeger and Randy Sullivan's backgrounds/credentials12:15 Why ramping up is a time of significant risk20:45 Is our current system actually reducing injury risk?31:00 What's involved in this new return to throwing program after Tommy John surgery?45:00 How will you all know if this is a better program, long-term?52:00 How the new NCAA recruiting rules may help with injuriesOur Sponsors:* Check out Triple Crown Jewelry and use my code BA2022 for a great deal: triplecrownjewelry.com* Check

Carlos and Peter hop on the draft podcast to talk through some of the most interesting players in the 2024 class from a data perspective. After the rollout of the top 400 draft list this week, the two go back and forth and trade information on prospects who analysts, or those big on batted ball data and stuff+ metrics, might fall in love with. The players include a few potential day one hitters, but the bulk of the conversation revolves around names who could be upside picks on the second day of the draft. There’s a hitter whose batted ball data fits with a handful of first rounders but is never mentioned in that range, a slugger with exit velocity data similar to Jac Caglianone, a pitcher with perhaps the best slider in the country and another pitcher who might quietly have the best fastball in the country among others.–Time Stamps(2:30) A well-rounded bat who fits with prominent first-round names(6:50) A deep cut prospect from the Patriot League (10:15) A day one slugger with elite EVs and strong contact(14